3 foolproof ways to style a leather dress
How to pull off a leather dress
Pulling off a leather dress is no easy feat. Sharp, edgy, and rebellious, a leather dress done wrong can easily conjure up ill-fated The Matrix vibes. But, if paired with the right accessories and silhouettes, a leather dress can become a flattering transitional item and a versatile staple piece for your wardrobe.
Alice & Olivia
Mila Vegan Leather Deep V Twist-Front Mini Dress Red
$395.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Norma Kamali
Grace midi dress Brown
$465.00
Mytheresa
-77%
Guess
Tops Black
$188.00
$806.00
Yoox.com
-75%
70/21
Maxi Dress Black
$62.99
$250.00
Rue La La
Maeve
The Emmy Faux Leather Short-Sleeve Mini Dress by Maeve Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
Inspired by stylish Fashion Week looks, learn what shoes and accessories to wear with your leather dress, as well as many more rules to stay chic in your cool-girl leather ensemble.
1. From edgy to cozy
Give your leather dress a relaxed, chill vibe by pairing it with soft and casual pieces. For the Louis Vuitton FW23 show, Venus Williams styled her belted mini leather dress with a cozy wool grey coat, platform ankle boots, and a shiny red purse. Go from club-ready to brunch-ready just by swapping your heels for platform boots and throwing on your fluffiest coat!
-54%
INUIKII
Ankle boots Black
$184.00
$399.00
Yoox.com
Ziginy
Rocio Platform Lace-Up Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$189.95
Nordstrom
-75%
Superga
Ankle boots Blue
$63.00
$252.00
Yoox.com
2. Monochrome chic
Keep your leather dress the focal point of your outfit by pairing it with minimal accessories. Take a page out of Helena Bordon’s book and let your leather dress speak for itself by pairing it with shoes in the same colour, creating a monochromatic look. If you’d like to add a pop of colour, top off your outfit with a contrasting purse.
-70%
Stuart Weitzman
City Leather Knee-High Boot Black
$236.99
$795.00
Rue La La
-60%
-20%
AllSaints
Escher Chain Leather Rider Boots Black
$396.00
$495.00
AllSaints
3. Maximalist cowboy
Or if “minimalism be damned” is more your cup of tea, play with a Western take on the leather look. Accessorize with a cowboy hat, scarf or silk bandana, and gold jewellery. And as shown by this fashion week attendee, it works. So, why not?
-64%
Gucci
Logo Small Jacquard Wool & Silk-Blend Scarf Brown
$179.99
$495.00
Rue La La
-54%
Gucci
Logo Small Jacquard Wool & Silk-Blend Scarf Gray
$179.99
$395.00
Rue La La
-59%
Manila Grace
Scarves Brown
$58.00
$141.00
Yoox.com
-75%
Asos
premium suede barrel pants with seam detail in stone-Neutral
$70.00
$279.00
ASOS
-45%
AFRM
faux suede halter neck maxi dress with tie front in caramel-Brown
$132.00
$240.00
ASOS
-30%
Bardot
PU bodycon midi dress in red
$144.90
$207.00
ASOS
-40%
Topshop
animal print pu shirtdress in khaki-Green
$56.00
$93.00
ASOS
Msgm
Crocodile-effect Faux Leather Mini Dress - Womens - Black
$660.00
MATCHES
Stand Studio
Jordan leather shirt dress
$1,004.00
Mytheresa
Stand Studio
Juno faux leather midi dress
$344.00
Mytheresa
Msgm
Faux-leather midi dress Green
$645.00
Mytheresa
Staud
Wells Panelled Faux-leather Midi Dress - Womens - Black
$425.00
MATCHES
Msgm
Shirred-cuff Faux-leather Dress - Womens - Navy Blue
$645.00
MATCHES
Nanushka
Joy faux leather shirt dress - Red
$599.00
Farfetch
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
